T. H. L. Parker
176 pages
An introduction to the preaching of John Calvin, showing how his preaching style developed out of the medieval tradition of preaching. The book covers Calvin's general theological rationale for preaching, his practice of preaching in Geneva, the progress of his preaching and the method and message of the sermons and their form and style. The author shows how his sermons and style influenced those of later preachers, particularly in the English language.